Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today announced the launch of a powerful new addition to its premium portfolio – the CB1000 Hornet SP. Bookings for the motorcycle are now open, and deliveries are set to commence from June 2025 onwards. The CB1000 Hornet SP has been priced at Rs. 12,35,900, ex-showroom Gurugram, and will be sold exclusively through BigWing Topline dealerships in India.
Under the styling concept of ‘Aggressive X Pure’, the CB1000 Hornet SP flaunts a muscular streetfighter design with sharp bodywork and aggressive tank shrouds. It also gets an all-LED lighting system with a striking headlamp that enhances its commanding road presence. The flagship naked streetfighter, CB1000 Hornet SP, will be available in a single Matte Ballistic Black Metallic shade, and its strength is given a special touch with the addition of gold accents.
Engineered for high-performance fun maneuvering, this street naked motorcycle features top-tier hardware components. The CB1000 Hornet SP features a SHOWA SFF-BP inverted fork at the front and new ÖHLINS TTX36 at the rear for high-speed operability.
Braking duties are managed by dual front disc brakes with 310mm Brembo radial-mount calipers, and at the rear, it gets a 240mm disc. The model features dual-channel ABS for additional safety. This naked streetfighter boasts a 5.0-inch full-colour TFT display with Honda’s RoadSync app connectivity that allows seamless smartphone connectivity for navigation, call alerts, and music control via Bluetooth. It also gets a new illuminated multi-functional switch on the left side of the handlebar, which facilitates operations intuitively, such as adjusting multiple settings.
Powering the flagship CB1000 Hornet SP is a 999cc, liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, 16 valves, Inline Four DOHC engine that puts out a whopping 115.6 kW of power at 11,000 RPM and 107 Nm of torque at 9,000 RPM. It comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox and gets an assist & slipper clutch as well.
The flagship CB1000 Hornet SP gets five riding modes. While Sport, Standard, and Rain modes remain the same, it gets two rider-customizable User modes, which allow riders to customize it as per their preference. Additional rider aids include Honda Selectable Torque control, which can be adjusted at three different levels to suit the rider’s preference, and an emergency stop signal, making every ride safe. The CB1000 Hornet SP also features a bi-directional quickshifter as standard.
The flagship 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP carries a price tag of Rs. 12,35,900 (ex-showroom Gurugram). Bookings for the motorcycle are now open, and its deliveries are set to commence from June 2025 onwards. One can also book it online via Honda BigWing India’s official website (www.HondaBigWing.in). The CB1000 Hornet SP will be sold exclusively through BigWing Topline dealerships in India. With a legacy rooted in performance and style, the new Hornet is all set to create a buzz in the market.
